Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Essential Face Mask Kit

Love this mask! So comfortable and stays on! No need to touch or adjust. My whole family has several each and they work great!

It is mandated to wear a mask in the great state of Washington, I am glad to support local!

It does not come with written instructions. The filters have to be unfolded, but more importantly, there is a right side up ! Watch the OR video on how to install the filter and you'll be happy. If you don't watch it, you are in for a dose of filter frustration.

It is so nice to have a primary mask that can me donned and doffed quickly and easily. The adjustable ear straps make for a comfortable, and reliable fit. The fit an the style make it a wonderful addition to professional attire during the pandemic. No slop here. Very pleased with this purchase.

Ok, first.....(I can't believe this needs to be laid out more detail) the folks complaining in the 3,2, and 1 reviews below about receiving "1.5 confounding filters", instead of 3 aren't < strong>UNFOLDING< /strong> the filters. Admittedly, the filters are a little tricky to tease apart, but come on people, you're better than this! I have ordered several of these masks now, and all of them arrived with three filters folded in half. Once unfolded, the filters easily slide into the cloth mask, and certainly < strong>DO NOT< /strong> have a gap in the middle. The masks fit very well, and they have plenty of adjustment range. These are the most comfortable masks I have worn over during long shifts and while trail running and mountain biking.

Absolutely best mask I've worn. It fits perfectly and stays that way without fiddling. It fits my big head and my smaller girlfriend's head, and is so easily adjustable on the straps. It beats all others I've tried in breathability - a serious mask but feels like it's not there!

I've been using this for guiding. Needing to wear a ask, I've tried some other options before these were available. A buff is functional but hot around your neck. Other masks fall off easily and/or expose the back of your ears to sunburn - learned the hard way... This one is great. With the length of the straps, you can hook or girth hitch one end to your helmet strap and them the other over your ear or back to your helmet for easy on/off and it's secure so you can remove it from your face while climbing and then easily put it on when you're at the ledge or getting close to others. Plus the wire on the nose makes for a great fit and prevents your sunglasses from fogging. AND THE FILTERS DO OPEN! You need to carefully pull them apart at the back end. Thanks OR!

Leave it to a technical outdoor gear company to figure out the right approach! Since the start of the COVID pandemic, and the assumption that mask wearing was going to be required or suggested for the longer term, I experimented with about 10 other types of masks before landing on this one. It does not disappoint between the value, fit, durability, breathable design and points for style with function. Between using for recreational activities where masks are suggested/encouraged or running errands and commuting on public transportation where masks are required, this mask does not disappoint. It also washes very well and easy to care for & keep clean. For those reviews that cite issues with the filters, with 100% certainty there are 3 that provide full coverage inside the mask that slip into the inner pouch design and not 1 1/2 (leaving a gap in the middle) as some suggest. They simply need to be separated if not with your fingernail, then gently with a thin flat item. The storage pouch is a nice bonus to keep it clean and secure when not in use. I will be definitely be buying several more as quantities and production continues to ramp. Thank you OR!

I find this mask to be very comfortable and love that I can wear it without my glasses fogging up. The material is breathable and it doesn't get as hot as my other cloth masks. The mask does come with 3 filters. The filters are folded in half and they need to be opened up (peel the ends apart at the narrow end).

This is a big upgrade over homemade and cheap masks. The adjustable ear loops and nose bridge help it stay in place while talking. The nose bridge also helps keep glasses less foggy than other masks. This is much more wearable with or without the filter than most cloth masks when doing physical activity such as search and rescue. The low-rating reviewers that believe the filters are half filters or that the mask requires two filters just didn't tease apart the two layers of the folded filter. Grab each side of the filter in the center and work it apart until you can open it up.

Great face mask. The ability to adjust the ear straps and nose piece make for a great fit. The filters provided DO open into a full filter unlike what some others have said. It was admittedly tricky to get it open, but you do not need to use them in halves. There are 3 full filters included.

The mask is super comfortable and easy to breathe out of. I wear mine running and it doesn't slow me down at all.

This is the best face mask I have found even handmade ones. Well designed and the ability to adjust it is brilliant.

For those reviews giving one star for the filters, they need to be carefully unfolded...then they work perfectly! I've been seeing cloth masks during the pandemic, but needed something breathable with more personal protection for all day use when I go back to in person teaching in a few weeks. This fits all of my needs.

Super comfortable and convenient to wear. When I first opened the sealed zip lock bag, had to leave the mask out for a few minutes to lose the plastic smell. Meanwhile, I teased apart the 2 layers of the folded filter. Put it all together, it works! I can almost forget I'm masked. Easy to put on, take off, does not restrict breathing. Good fit on my small head & face. Yahoo!

In our new world masks are a reality. I've bought a few different styles and like this one the best so far. I have a neck gaiter that is good but it gets sucked up against my mouth and is hard to have conversations wearing it. This mask is comfortable, easy to talk in and doesn't fog my glasses because of the adjustable nose piece. I bought a second mask so I can wash and rotate them. Good mask so far

This mask is super comfortable and fits both my small wide face and my partner's large narrow face extremely well. Lightweight and doesn't move around on your face so it is easy to forget about. NO glasses fog!!! Even with the filter inside, they are comparatively easy to breathe through. Great purchase.

I work in healthcare and have had to wear a number of different masks. I find OR's to be the best mask I've used, hands down! It's comfortable, stays in place and is easily adjustable. I bought these for my employees and they love them as well. I honestly don't have any negatives to add. Great job OR!

I like it and the material is in good quality. I wish the filter is inside the pocket between the fabrics though rather than just put in front of my nose. In general, I will still buy it. So far I didn't wash the filter even though the website said it is washable. I would rather just to replace to a new filter.

Great mask! Comfortable and versatile. 13/10.

I've been wearing this mask to work and on my daily errands every day since my wife got it for me. As someone with a large head I love the adjustable bead ear strap and the ability to custom fit it to my face. I was a bit dubious about the one size fits all, but I'm pleasantly surprised: it fits me, my wife and my teenage son. The lightweight fabric breathes well and is comfortable. The ziplock pouch is a great bonus, I use it to store the mask when I'm not wearing it.

Overall I'm super thrilled with this Mask. I've tried a few other brands in the outdoor space and this one is the best. Plus it has a filter. The other brands use nothing but cotton. Plus this fits my wife and child (5 year old) perfectly. Amazing!!

This mask made of soft material is very comfortable to wear. It takes seconds to adjust to just the right fit using the ear loops. Breathing is not restricted very much when wearing this mask during everyday activities. It folds up into a thin vinyl storage case when not needed.

Best mask I have used yet and I have used a lot! Lightweight, breathable and durable! Best part is it doesn't make my sunglasses fog up! Well done and thank you!

will use on airline travel